S8M6: Whoever invented Fantasy Football had a desk job

Every now and again, you just have to stand back and enjoy quality, regardless of where it comes from. In the era of Messi/Ronaldo levels of output, quality & consistency, everyone else stands in the shade. In any other era though, we'd be spoilt by some of the talent out there, even if they don't turn it on in every match. Hazard is one such player. When  he's hot, he's unplayable. Ask the Cardiff defence - his hat trick just deserts for toying with them.

The best players bend games to their will, and that's why *controversially* I don't include Salah in that. He's a deadly weapon, but doesn't contribute enough elsewhere, and so when his hot-streak cools, he's not at the same level. Fortunately, Liverpool didn't rue the missed chances, defeating Spurs at their first game at the new stadium.

What?

DOCK. THEM. POINTS.

(In all honesty, not only do I find this both hilarious and the special treatment infuriating, but actually the parking at work would be a disaster had they moved in, so frankly I hope this goes on for the whole season, and ideally, part of next season too)

Bournemouth are looking strong this year, as, annoyingly are Palace (well, strong...stronger than I'd predicted). Which idiot said Hodgson would be the first manager to go?

Man City don't seem to have the same swagger as last year, but still have enough to swat aside most sides, Fulham the latest victims. Arsenal won consecutive away matches for the first time since ages, - the Rafalution teeters on the edge of Rafvolt. Your're welcome.

Man Utd's (Mourinho's) mini-revival continues - this is what's known as the pre-terminal boost where the system pulls together it's last remaining reserves to improve before it runs out of juice and one final bump sends the whole thing crashing down. Mark my words, this is where Man Utd are - it's all forced smiles, but it's one unexpected defeat away from Mourinho offering to fight Martial et al in the carpark after the game. That would be an outstanding addition to MoTD.

Wolves really have got off to a flyer, but in fairness they are the budget Man City so there is that. Congrats to West Ham for finally getting some points, but frankly I could have done without the Arnautovic injury, so thanks for that. Southampton & Brighton shared the South Coast honours, with a cracker from Hojbjerg, 2 penalties with last minute drama. Boss.

Let's get statty:

This week, 26 people played
Most popular predicted results: Chelsea & Man City WINS (26/26)
Most disputed result: Bournemouth vs Leicester (10-7-9 split)

Highest odds: Doron 1730/1
Lowest odds: Sam 1094/1
Average odds: 1451/1

Best predictors: Josh Daniels & Tarek Najm (8/10)
Worst predictors: WhoScored.com & David Brickman (4/10)
Average score: 5.77/10

Best predicted results: Chelsea & Man City WINS (26/26)
Worst predicted result: West Ham WIN (0/26)

Everyone's results:

To the leaderboard (>2/3 matchdays; 4/5)

This week's predos:

Fulham vs Watford (Jokanovic derby)- DRAW
Burnley vs Bournemouth - BOURNEMOUTH
Crystal Palace vs Newcastle (Dwight Gayle derby) - CRYSTAL PALACE
Cardiff vs Man City - MAN CITY
Leicester vs Huddersfield - LEICESTER
Liverpool vs Southampton (Literally everyone derby) - LIVERPOOL
Man Utd vs Wolves - MAN UTD
Brighton vs Spurs - SPURS
West Ham vs Chelsea - CHELSEA
Arsenal vs Everton - ARSENAL

Total odds: 217/1

Good luck guys